The Progressive Democrat Newsletter grew out of the frustration of the 2004 election. Originally intended for New York City progressives, its readership is now national. For anyone who wants to be alerted by email whenever this newsletter is updated (usually weekly), please send your email address and let me know what state you live in (so I can keep track of my readership).

Queens Harvest Food Co-op in LIC, NY seeks core members & volunteers: seems people are trying to start a Food Co-op in Queens. Which is a GREAT idea. For more info, go here: http://www.queensharvestcoop.com/

Some reminders about Slasher Monserrate, one of the traitors who stopped reform in Albany:

Here is video of Monserrate dragging his girlfriend outside after the slashing he claims was accidental. Is this how you would treat YOUR loved one after accidentally slashing her? From Albany Project:

The Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club of Queens (LGDCQ) is the only lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender independent Democratic club in the Borough of Queens.

The LGDCQ was founded eleven years ago to increase the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in the political arena of Queens, New York City, New York State and the nation.

To receive the monthly newsletter or to be put on the Club's mailing list contact;Democratic District Leader Daniel Dromm at Write "LGDCQ Newsletter" in subject title.

Democracy for NYC in Queens:

Democracy for New York City (DFNYC) is a volunteer-driven non-profit political action committee. We are part of a national coalition of local groups committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean.

We work both locally and nationally to ensure that fiscally-responsible and socially-progressive candidates win elections at all levels of government. We develop innovative ways to advocate for the issues that matter to our members and promote legislation which has a positive effect in our communities. We engage people in the political process and give them the tools to organize, communicate, mobilize, and enact change on the local, state, and national level.

Currently there are three Brooklyn chapters: Each meets the First Wednesday of every month.

Bayside, Queens - 7:00pm, The First Edition, 41-08 Bell Blvd, right near the LIRR stop, with host Steve Behar of Democrats for New Politics.

DRINKING LIBERALLY IN QUEENS:

An informal, inclusive progressive social group. Raise your spiritswhile you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher.Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a placeto talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't abook club - just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, ventfrustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talkpolitics.